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Suprabha Seaworthy Packaging System
Developed in India for exporters of engineering goods, the system works at two levels: a superior barrier outside, and a conditioned atmosphere inside, so components arrive ready for assembly.
Why conventional packing fails at sea
- Unseasoned wood releases acetic and formic acid fumes in heat and humidity, and wet wood grows fungus.
- LDPE shrouds let moisture in through the "breathing phenomenon" as day and night temperatures change, and recycled film can carry impurities.
- Bituminised jute tears easily, and above 40 °C its tar melts onto packed parts.
- Common silica gel holds no more than about 25% of its weight in moisture, gives it back as temperatures rise and turns acidic.
How the system works
- Outside: Rustopaper, a laminate of LDPE film, HDPE woven fabric, LDPE film and SO VCI® impregnated paper (IS 6263), made into covers or hood-and-base sets of any size and sealed with laminated HDPE fabric tape.
- Inside: SO VCI® Rustopowder (IS 5730) and Suprabha Dehumidifier condition the trapped air. VCI vapour builds a slightly higher pressure in the pack and stops; it restarts if the pack is opened or torn, as long as Rustopowder remains inside.
- For wooden cases, a water-based wood protective liquid guards against fungus and termites, instead of methyl bromide.
What exporters get
- Airtight, waterproof protection effective from 6 months to 1 year.
- Less packing material: pouches, shrouds and bags made to size and shape.
- Ready-to-assemble delivery: no de-oiling or degreasing.
- No need for vacuum packing; materials can be reused and recycled.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
How long does seaworthy packing protect a machine?
The system gives airtight, waterproof protection effective from 6 months to 1 year, and longer preservation can be designed for.
Do we still need wooden crates?
Rustopaper substitutes tar-coated paper, jute cloth and polythene covers. Where machines are loaded into containers at your factory, wooden packing and crates can be reduced.
Has the system won awards?
Yes. Suprabha describes it as a 4-time WorldStar award winner; its awards list shows WorldStar awards from the World Packaging Organisation between 2006 and 2016, as well as IndiaStar and AsiaStar awards.
Can customs inspect without opening?
With the Transparent Seaworthy Packaging System built on translucent Rustofilm, packed material can be inspected at customs or ports without opening the package.
Products used
Rustopaper · Rustofilm · Rustopowder & desiccant · Supralene®
Cost estimate
Get a rust-preventive packaging cost estimate
Customers use Suprabha products to save up to 40% of their corrosion costs every year. Send your requirement and our team will recommend the right system and estimate the cost.
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